Tripura CM asks officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply

Stressing the need for an improved quality of electricity in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha chaired a review meeting of the power department, directing officials to expedite both the central and state government projects aimed at ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the state.

'RAIL LINE OF LENGTH 59,524 KM ELECTRIFIED TILL NOW'

About 59,524 km length of broad gauge (BG) railway line has been electrified in India so far, according to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Axis Bank invests Rs 1612 cr in Max Life

Max Financial Services Limited (MFSL) has revealed its financial results for the first quarter of FY24, announcing its consolidated revenue of Rs. 4,730 Crore, a 19% YoY growth, and a consolidated PAT of Rs. 101 Crore, a 48% YoY increase, driven by higher investment income.

Adani to go it alone on green hydrogen project

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is set to take the reins in the development of green hydrogen projects in India, signalling his readiness to invest substantial funds even after a partnership with TotalEnergies SE was put on hold.

RBI keeps rates unchanged, signals tighter policy amid inflation concerns

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained its benchmark interest rates for a third consecutive meeting while indicating potential tightening measures if food prices continue to drive inflation upwards.

INDIA'S ECONOMY FASTEST GROWING IN WORLD, SAYS FM

She highlighted the fact that Morgan Stanley had included India in the \"Fragile 5\" emerging economies list in 2013, but the same institution has now recognized India's improved economic status.

Indian startups offer average salary hike of 8-12%

Indian startup companies provided their employees with average salary increments ranging between 8-12 per cent during the Financial Year 2022-23 (FY23), according to a recent report.

HIMACHAL PRADESH HIGH COURT ORDERED ATTACHMENT OF STATE EDUCATION SECRETARY'S SALARY FOR NON-COMPLIANCE OF 2020 ORDER

The Himachal Pradesh High Court in the case Neel Kamal Singh vs State observed and has ordered for the attachment of the salary of State’s Education Secretary for failure to implement an order passed back in January 2020.

Crisis in Manipur makes Act East Policy difficult

India’s ambitious plans to have physical connectivity with southeast Asia and beyond could be derailed due to the violent ethnic conflict that has engulfed Manipur in India’s northeast.

'BJP members need not to be scared'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took pot-shots at BJP in Lok Sabha and said his speech in the no-confidence motion is not on Adani issue.

'Family rule is undemocratic and irresponsible'

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad hit out at the “dynastic politics” stating that it is inherently undemocratic and severely compromises the talent coming into a political party.

BJP 'MURDERED BHARAT MATA' IN MANIPUR: RAHUL IN LS

Gandhi said he visited Manipur and met women and children at the relief camps, but the prime minister had not done.

'What is double-engine govt doing'?: Cong MP

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi asked what the ‘double government’ BJP government in Manipur was doing with respect to the violence in the state. “Union Minister Amit Shah set up a peace committee- how many meetings did it have? Manipur’s Department of Home has registered an FIR against the Assam Rifles.

DELHI HIGH COURT SEEKS DELHI GOVT'S STAND ON PIL SEEKING CONJUGAL VISITATION RIGHTS FOR PRISONERS

The Delhi High Court in the case Amit Sahni V. Govt of NCT, Delhi And Anr. observed and has asked the Delhi Government in order to respond to a public interest litigation filed wherein seeking conjugal visitation rights for the prisoners who are lodged in various jails in the national capital.

Maharashtra Legislative Council Cleared Bill To Raise Pecuniary Jurisdiction Of City Civil Court Up to Rs 10 Crore

In order to reduce the burden of cases on the Bombay High Court, soon the suits which are valued up to Rs. 10 crores will be heard by the Bombay City Civil Court.

SUPREME COURT TO HEAR CURATIVE PLEA MOVED AGAINST JUDGEMENT THE ARBITRATION CLAUSE IN INSUFFICIENTLY STAMPED AGREEMENT CANNOT BE ACTED UPON

The Supreme Court in the case Bhaskar Raju and Brothers and Anr V. s Dharmaratnakara Rai Bahadur Arcot Narainswamy Mudaliar Chattram & Other Charities and Ors observed and has listed the curative plea moved against its 2020 ruling that had held that an arbitration clause in an insufficiently stamped agreement which cannot be acted upon by court, for open court hearing which was on August 24, 2023.

NEP 2020 has helped transform the Indian education system

The whole educational psyche of Indian society is under a transitional process from rote learning to conceptual understanding and analytical thinking. This has been possible only because of the effective implementation of NEP 2020.

XI JINPING PURGES RANKS TO REVITALIZE LEADERSHIP

The Foreign Ministry website now lists Wang as head diplomat after he was recalled to the post he held from 2013-22.

Tech Mahindra under pressure after series of downgrades

Tech Mahindra Ltd, a prominent player in the IT industry, has recently experienced a wave of downgrades in its stock recommendations, reflecting a shift in analysts’ sentiment.

Disprz gets $30 mn Series-C funding for global expansion

Disprz, a trailblazer in the corporate learning and skilling sector, has successfully raised $30 million in its recent Series C funding round, with prominent investors such as Lumos Capital Group and 360 ONE Asset (IIFL) leading the investment efforts.

MPL lays off 350 workers, revisits office infra costs

The founders of a prominent gaming platform recently announced a difficult decision to let go of approximately 350 employees due to financial challenges.

Tycoon's risky bet on loans to poor pays off

R Thyagarajan, the visionary behind the Shriram Group, a multibillion-dollar conglomerate that defied industry norms to thrive in India’s finance sector, has revealed his idiosyncratic approach to business and wealth distribution.

HATSUN AGRO EXPLORE OVERSEAS MKT TO BOOST ICE CREAM BIZ

The firm retails a host of products including milk under popular brand Arokya, chocolates, cakes and and ice creams under 'Ibaco' brand among many others.

Tata Motors, JLR to launch multiple E vehicles in coming yr.

Tata Motors India, along with its luxury subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover, has outlined significant electric vehicle (EV) plans, while currently omitting hybrid vehicles from its strategy, according to Tata Motors Chairman N Chandrasekaran.

Unauthorized water bottles seized from Porbandar Express

Authorities at Moradabad railway station seized numerous bottles of unauthorized and substandard drinking water from the pantry car of the Porbandar Express.

Rajouri Chikri woodcraft & Mushqbudji rice receive GI Tags

An air of jubilation and local pride permeates the picturesque landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri and Anantnag districts as their prized creations—the Rajouri Chikri woodcraft and the Mushqbudji variety of rice have been bestowed with Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

Asiya Jan's Beekeeping Revolution in Pulwama

Hailing from Gangoo village of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, 25-year-old Asiya Jan's desire for financial independence sparked right after she graduated from secondary school.

Nuh Violence: Various workers leaving the Millennium City

Informal workers have been exiting Gurugram after the recent communal unrest in neighbouring Nuh, as per the media report. Gurugram accounts for 5 per cent of blue-collar temporary workers in India.

'No govt jobs for rape accused in Raj'

Following the outcry over the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Bhilwara, the Rajasthan government has taken decisive steps to prevent sexual crimes by banning accused individuals from government jobs, according to a report by the media. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced that records of such offenders will be maintained at police stations and highlighted on character certificates required for government employment.

WHEAT PRICE RISES TO 6 MOS HIGH AHEAD OF FESTIVAL SEASON

The increasing prices may prompt New Delhi to eliminate import duties on the cereal to bolster supplies and control prices ahead of key state polls and next year's general election.